Petrine

adjective

Pe·​trine ˈpē-ˌtrīn How to pronounce Petrine (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the apostle Peter or the doctrines associated with his name
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Peter the Great or his reign

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin Petrus Peter

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Petrine was in 1727

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“Petrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Petrine. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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